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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.36 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.36 and 43.60 is: 65.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.36 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.36 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.36 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 6,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206.43/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.38

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